RAVELIN (IMO 9290373)
VELORA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2005 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 163,750 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 84,491. At this scale, the vessel is configured for significant crude oil transport operations. VELORA is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under three former names and six different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 February 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 273124130
- Call sign: UAOG9
- Gross tonnage: 84491
- Deadweight: 163750 t
- Beam: 50 m
- Home port: Bolshoy port of St.-Petersburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/02/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SODRAS SHIPPING - FZE (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 28°20.9′N · 033°10.3′E · Speed 12.5 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 21:42 UTC
- Destination: Port Said (EG PSD)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of VELORA?
The vessel has a beam of 50 metres and a maximum draught of 16.96 metres. These dimensions support its capacity as a large crude oil tanker.
What engine does VELORA use?
The vessel is powered by a single Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.,Ltd 6S70MC main engine. This engine was installed during its construction in Korea in 2005.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 9 February 2026. All-time records show 30 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
What is the vessel's capacity?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 163,750 metric tonnes. It also maintains a gross tonnage of 84,491.
What is the flag and registry of VELORA?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag and is registered to the home port of Freetown. It has operated under six different flags throughout its service history.
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